2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen concept

Honda has released the first pictures of the Mugen CR-Z, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed??.

After over 15 per cent increase in power over the machines 'phase 1' and with more than 50 kg less than the casing, overall performance is set to meet the original target of Mugen.

Achieved 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds, and the team says it has passed the test version, thanks to increased power to 200bhp and 245Nm of torque.

The 1.5 i-VTEC engine developing 113bhp regularly, while bolting on the supercharger and cleaning Mugen IMA hybrid system for ft near 200bhp and 181 pounds, and dietitian Mugen been stripped out of the weight of 50kg is not necessary, to make the CR-Z is more agile. This hood is made of lightweight carbonfibre while Mugen alloy wheels.

Mugen also has improved handling and performance, fitting adjustable shocks and disc brakes are great, improve tracking and reduce weight. Mugen GP 17-inch alloy false are part of the exterior package that includes front and rear airdams, side skirts and rear wing.

Honda CR-Z: Honda so excited about winning Japan Car of the Year that gets special edition

The 2011 Honda CR-Z may not exactly be sailing to success here in the U.S., but it has managed to walk away with the coveted Japan Car of the Year title. In order to celebrate, Honda has decided to work up a new special edition version of its tiny sport hybrid.

Only available in a special "Pearl Dipusafaiaburu" blue paint, the hatch makes use of unique 16-inch alloy wheels and premium metal pedal pads inside. If the color and the wheels don't make this one easy enough to spot, Honda has also gone through the extra effort of placing a "Japan Car of the Year" commemorative sticker on the rear quarter glass behind the driver's side door.

Otherwise, the Japan Car of the Year Edition CR-Z will remain completely stock. Neither fuel economy nor power has been upped in any way. Not surprisingly, it looks like this one will remain a Japanese-only offering. Still, if you like what you see, chances are you could recreate the special edition CR-Z without breaking a sweat � or your bank account for that matter.

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport Hatch Noblesse Wings Up

Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sport Hatch Noblesse Wings Up

Japanese tuner has been continuously releasing the Noblesse many aftermarket pieces for the new Honda CR-Z was always his hybrid sport hatch opened. Among other parts, the company developed the basic aero kit with front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rear diffuser and large roof wing. This may be due to mild carbon hood, aero parts, chassis, larger alloy wheels and sport exhaust system added. You can look at the photos dealing with the Noblesse Honda CR-Z, a video from a bike test circuit to make the car right after the jump.

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HONDA CR-Z ROADSTER DIE-CAST MODEL

CRZ Cabrio that never was. But exist in model world. Honda should consider topless version Honda has no official affairs to body a auto adaptation of its CR-Z amalgam coupe.

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AMS Terra Brings the Space Invader Theme to Honda's CR-Z Hybrid Coupe

This is AMS's take on the new Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupe/hatch, and it's called the Terra. The CR-Z, which already looks nice as a cute little sporty hybrid, has been dropped on 19-inch RAYS Versus Torismo Rechente one-off rollers that have been finished in piano black and pearl white.

The front of the car gets a new front bumper - with or without a license plate holder- and some "eyeline garnish", while both front and rear fenders have been widened (15 mm and 70 mm, respectively). Also, the side sills get their WIDE on to the tune of 30 mm.

Up above, there's a roof lip and rear hatch spoiler. The rear of the car is where the magic really happens, though: the Terra gets an alien-inspired rear diffuser with twin center exhaust outlets for the sports muffler.

Although the performance of the car hardly requires such aggressive and excessive styling, it's nice to see people at least taking a stab at it.

Interested in taking your sporty hybrid to the next visual level? Expect a full painted kit (including exhaust bezels and the diffuser-mounted tail light) to run well north of $5,000.

By Phil Alex

Via: Farm of Minds , Source: AMS Terra / Minkara

The CR-Z: Honda's fun little hybrid

Honda may have come up with the first fun hybrid car. The Insight, Prius, Camry, and Fusion are all very practical hybrids, and Lexus makes a few comfortable cruisers. But the 2011 Honda CR-Z made us want to drive fast. We wanted to find the most winding road around and torture the car through the corners.

Honda obliged during our preview drive, prescribing a twisty route north of San Francisco we've previously used to test the BMW M3, Porsche 911, and Audi R8. Those cars had it all over the CR-Z for power and speed, but the plucky little CR-Z showed its stuff in the turns. Honda also set out an autocross course so we could really thrash the CR-Z, a test that we haven't previously seen a hybrid put through.

The CR-Z certainly has its quirks. In other markets it is produced with 2+2 seating, but Honda removed the rear seats for the U.S., launching it as a two-seater. We assume Honda thinks Americans are too fat to use the tiny rear seats. We're not going to argue the point.

The CR-Z's hatchback design means it offers decent cargo space in back; removing the rear seats adds an oddly formed cargo area immediately behind the front seats, the two spaces divided by the former rear seat back rest.

Honda Shows New Accessories for European CR-Z 2+2 in Paris

The new Jazz (called Fit in the U.S. and other markets) Hybrid -see here- may have been the star attraction Honda's Paris Motor Show booth, but the Japanese automaker also premiered a new lineup of accessories for its European-spec CR-Z 2+2 hybrid. The range is split into four packages / themes with parts for the exterior and interior of the CR-Z.

First up is the Carbon theme that includes floor carpets and door-step garnishes, interior panels, body skirts and groovier-looking 17-inch alloy wheels.

Next is the Metallic theme that adds a front sports grille, door mirror covers, air-intake garnishes, pillar decorations and speaker rings, while the Illumination theme gives a blue luminescence to the interior of the CR-Z. Finally, the Coloured theme offers tailgate garnishes and body styling graphics.

Prices and availability have yet to be announced.

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